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Barry University UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| St. Thomas University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 6,370 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 87.2% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Wake Forest than St. Thomas University ($61,012.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than St. Thomas University ($26,197 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 33.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,460 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 139.2% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($54,233 vs. $22,668)
St. Thomas University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or St. Thomas University .
- St. Thomas University has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
St. Thomas University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University or Wake Forest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wake Forest and St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than St. Thomas University (88% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $20,800 more per year than St. Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $56,400)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,753 vs. $23,000)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/